Mr. Hulshof moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. H.R. 5203 was considered under suspension of the rules. At the conclusion of debate, Yeas and Nays were ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. H.R. 5203 considered as unfinished business.

9/4/2002:

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 213-188.

HSLDA supports H.R. 5203. Currently, the ESA law only allows homeschoolers to participate if they are considered private schools under state law. H.R. 5203 will amend the present ESA law and give all homeschoolers a chance to participate in the education savings plan. Because it is a suspension bill and can't be amended under the House rules, it needs a 2/3-majority vote to pass.